18/04/2016

Ulster Bank To Seek New Redundancies

Ulster Bank has said that it is seeking around 60 voluntary redundancies following the announcement that it is to end Saturday opening in 11 towns and cities.

The bank has said that in its efforts to "build a strong and sustainable bank" they are offering a small number of voluntary redundancies.

The branches which will no longer open on Saturday's, include: Armagh, Ballymena, Bangor, Coleraine, Downpatrick, Dungannon, Enniskillen, Magherafelt, Newtownards, Omagh and Portadown.

The union IBOA has raised its concerns on the impact on both customers and remaining staff members.

(MH)


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